Tag: Public health funding
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Namibia Pushes Higher Tobacco and Alcohol Taxes to Boost Public Health
Policy Shift Aims to Curb Tobacco and Alcohol Use The Namibian health authorities have unveiled a comprehensive proposal to raise taxes on tobacco and alcoholic beverages as part of a larger strategy to reduce consumption, prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and improve overall public health outcomes. Supported by medical researchers, economists, and a coalition of public…
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FG Releases ₦11.9bn For Doctors’ Welfare and Announces Health Worker Recruitment Drive
Nigeria’s Health Sector Gets a Bold Boost The Federal Government has announced a sweeping package aimed at stabilizing the medical workforce and improving welfare across health institutions. In a move that signals both short-term relief and long-term reform, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare disclosed that it is releasing ₦11.9 billion to support…
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Truqap joins PBS: Cost relief for Australians with metastatic breast cancer
Truqap on PBS: Cost relief for metastatic breast cancer patients The federal government has added Truqap, a significant treatment option for breast cancer, to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) starting 1 October, coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This move is designed to make high-cost therapies more affordable for Australians facing metastatic disease, reducing the…